News Room Guyana Reports : Frederick Pollard, the boat captain reported missing after allegedly being abducted by the Venezuelan Syndicato gang, has reached out to a close associate to confirm that he is in good health.
According to police sources, Pollard, 66, from Bartica, made contact on Friday, marking the first communication since his disappearance on August 24. Despite this positive news, there is still no information regarding a second man who was reportedly abducted alongside him.
At the time of his abduction, Pollard was working to raise funds for a surgery. He had last spoken to his son on August 24 at 07:05 hrs, indicating he was returning from a trip with a porter.
Shortly after, his son received a call from an unknown individual claiming that Pollard was being held captive by the Syndicato gang near Botanamu Creek on the Essequibo River.
Further investigation revealed that a 36-year-old Venezuelan boat captain, traveling with nine passengers, reported an encounter with armed Syndicato members near Black Water Mouth. He described being forced into a creek, where he and his passengers saw Pollard and another man alive but guarded. The gang reportedly stole a drum of fuel before allowing them to leave.
Police have interviewed the nine passengers, all of whom supported the captain’s account. The investigation remains active, but no arrests have been made at this time.
Guyana Racing Industry Denies Allegations of Horse Smuggling
